Summer Marketing Internship
Position Title: Summer Marketing Intern
Organization: Door County Historical Society (DCHS)
Location: Door County, Wisconsin
Compensation: $18 per hour
Schedule: 30–40 hours per week
Duration: Mid-May through August (longer if available)
Position Overview
The Door County Historical Society is seeking a motivated and creative Summer Marketing Intern to support our outreach, programs, and special initiatives during a milestone year. This intern will play a key role in promoting our educational programs, historic sites, special events, and our 100th anniversary celebration, helping expand our reach to both Door County residents and visitors.
Primary Responsibilities
- Plan, create, and manage all DCHS social media campaigns across platforms
- Develop engaging content to promote educational programs, special events, and historic sites
- Update and maintain website content, including events, programs, and announcements
- Assist with marketing efforts related to DCHS’s 100th anniversary
- Support audience growth, engagement, and visibility throughout the summer season
- Collaborate with staff to align messaging with organizational goals
- Assist with promotional efforts that support membership growth and charitable donations to help sustain and grow the organization
Preferred Qualifications
- Marketing, communications, business, or related major (current student or recent graduate preferred)
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Experience with social media platforms and content creation
- Familiarity with website content management systems a plus
- Organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently
- Interest in history, education, tourism, or nonprofit work is helpful
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on marketing experience in a nonprofit and tourism-focused organization
- Opportunities to build a professional portfolio
- Experience supporting a major milestone anniversary for a respected cultural institution
- Exposure to fundraising and donor-focused messaging that helps advance DCHS’s mission through donations and community support
To Apply
Please submit a resume and brief statement of interest outlining your experience and availability.